ಮಹೀಂದ್ರ ಎಕ್ಸ್‌ಯುವಿ300 Exceptional!

Mahindra XUV300 Exceptional!

As we all know, that compact SUVs in India is a common sight. Many car makers have already tasted the success of their products in the country and many are coming forward with the same. Without any doubt, it is one of the fastest growing car segments currently in the country. Mahindra already has already KUV100 in their product portfolio but the company could not get much foothold in the compact SUV segment till date. So, Mahindra is coming up with the all-new XUV300. It does have the potential to change the game for Mahindra in the already crowded compact SUV segment in India. The compact SUV will give tough competition to the like in the segment such as Maruti Vitara Brezza, Ford EcoSport, Tata Nexon and Honda WR-V. If we talk about the car, on the outside, Mahindra XUV300 is based on Ssangyong's Tivoli and shares the basic stance with the same. But it has some differences as the overall length has been shortened by 200mm. Now it measures about 3995mm in length, 1820mm in width, 1620mm in height and has the wheelbase of 2620mm. The face looks fresh and aggressive. The slim radiator grille is highlighted by the LED projector headlamps and DRLs provide it with sophisticated looks. Fog lamps get black housing. On the sides, character lines above the wheels arches add masculine looks to the SUV. The car wears 17-inch tyres but we would love to see 18-inch tyres because it looks quite small. At the back, the chunky looking thick C-pillar adds to the overall looks of XUV300. Other elements are a smart looking tail lamp, integrated spoiler and contrast roof that looks good. Stepping inside, Mahindra XUV300's cabin is a nice place to be in. All the upholstery is done in white leatherette material while the dashboard is black. The material used and the fit and finish inside is good. In terms of features, Mahindra is loaded to the gills. The vehicle gets a 7-inch infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also features dual-zone climate control, tyre pressure monitoring system, navigation, multi-colour instrument cluster, sunroof and heated ORVMs. Safety features are ABS with EBD, 7 airbags, ISOFIX mounts, roll-over mitigation, traction control, hill-start assist, brake fade compensation and more. Powertrains include a 1.2L petrol engine and 1.5L diesel oil burner. Summing it up, in my opinion, Mahindra XUV300 is a quality product with a long feature list and attractive design. It will for sure appeal the masses.